PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a volatile oil for skin external preparation that is superior in volatility and skin care characteristics.SOLUTION: A volatile oil for skin external preparation comprises a paraffin mixture that comprises 12-16C isoparaffin, has the boiling point range of 185-215°C, and has the 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane content of less than 10 mass%.COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT【課題】揮発性およびスキンケア特性に優れる皮膚外用剤用揮発性油の提供。【解決手段】炭素数が12~16であるイソパラフィンを含み、沸点範囲が185~215℃であり、2,2,4,6,6-ペンタメチルヘプタン含有量が10質量%未満であるパラフィン混合物からなる皮膚外用剤用揮発性油。【選択図】なし